200W RF power output (TS-480HX)
The TS-480HX delivers up to 200 watts of RF output (50MHz: 100W).Twin Final:
The heavy-duty TS-480HX is equipped with a twin final section; each section can perform 100W final output or be combined to deliver 200W.Twin-Cooling Fans:
When a compact transceiver is used for extended periods, heat build-up can be a serious concern. The 200W TS-480HX, however, is equipped with a die-cast aluminium chassis and twin cooling fans.Separate Power Sources:
The 200W TS-480HX features two power terminals (DC1, DC2) for separate supply to each half of the twin final section. Voltage balance is optimised to ensure stable output.

Built-in automatic antenna tuner (TS-480SAT)
For quick band changes, the TS-480SAT is equipped with an automatic antenna tuner with presets that covers all amateur bands from 1.8MHz to 54MHz. It can also provide up to 100 watts RF output (HF/50MHz).

Digital noise limiter (DNL): Offering three level settings, this is very effective in removing pulse noise and can be used in conjunction with a noise blanker for extra clarity.

2.

Beat cancel (main band SSB/AM only): BC1 removes weak and/or continuous beat interference, while BC2 is designed to handle intermittent beat, like that of a CW signal.

3.

Noise reduction: NR1 is a line enhanced filter with 10 level settings (including auto) that is good at extracting a target signal from surrounding noise; NR2 (SPAC) can suppress noise with the same frequency as the target signal, making it ideal for CW operations.

AF filters: Slope tune can be used to move the target signal away from noise using hi-cut and low-cut filters (SSB, FM and FM); Width allows adjustment of the passband to avoid adjacent noise (CW/FSK).

6.

TX filter: Audio quality during transmit can be adjusted by switching between two passband settings (500-2500Hz and 300-2700Hz).

7.

Speech processor: Available for SSB, FM and AM transmission, this enhances the clarity of messages for the receiving station.

8.

CW auto tune: This automates the tuning process during CW operations.

RX Dynamic range
A quad-mixer provides RX dynamic range equivalent to that of the TS-950 class.

Separate LCD control panel with speaker
The standalone LCD control panel - featuring its own 6.6cm speaker (2W max. output) - can be placed up to 4 metres from the main unit. The supplied tabletop panel bracket is convenient when using the transceiver at home on a desk, while the mobile panel bracket is ideal for DX'ing.

Ease of operation
In addition to the large, amber-coloured LCD, the standalone panel features 34 keys, each with white backlighting to enhance operating ease.

IF filters (optional)
Optionally available are 500Hz and 270Hz band CW narrow IF filters (YF-107C, YF-107CN), as well as a 1.8kHz band SSB narrow IF filter (YF-107SN), of which two can be installed inside the transceiver.

Memory Name function
Clear identification of each channel is possible with up to 8 alphanumeric characters, in 100 memory channels.
Multiple scan functions Included among the many scan functions are program scan, VFO scan, memory scan, group scan, subtone scan and CTCSS scan.

PC-based control
The ARCP-480 radio control program enables simple control of the TS-480 from a PC.

Voice guide and storage (optional)
As the name suggests, the optional VGS-1 Voice Guide & Storage Unit serves two roles: Voice guide: Vocal confirmation of frequency, key operation, etc.Voice storage: Recording/playback of messages received by the transceiver and recording/sending of messages recorded via microphone.

Remote control (Kenwood Network Command System)
Use of the ARHP-480 radio host program* enables you to control the transceiver remotely over a LAN or via the Internet. The Kenwood Network Command System further enables VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) applications.

*

A licence is required to operate this or any other Amateur Radio product. Depending on the type of licence, transmission output and frequency may vary. Abide by the laws governing radio transmission in the country where the transceiver is located or while DXĠing. For vehicle-mount operation, output power requirements may vary depending on the manufacturer, please direct any questions regarding in-car use to your nearest automotive dealer.
Internet-linked operation and/or remote control of Amateur Radio products is subject to local licensing and legislation in the country of use. Ensure that you operate within the terms of your licence at all times. Note that laws in some countries prohibit Amateur Radio remote control.
To use ARHP-10 requires global IP; any questions regarding IP addresses should be directed to your provider.
A computer running Windows(R) 2000/XP and equipped with a microphone and speakers (or headphone) is required for VoIP.

Other Features

Continuous rx: 500kHz (VFO: 30kHz) to 60MHz

TX: covers all amateur bands 1.8 MHz to 50 MHz

Wide/narrow deviation selection (fm)

1750 Hz tone

Direct frequency enter

CW support

Electronic memory keyer

5w minimum RF output, QRP operating

Electronic keyer

Plug-in voice recording/synthesis unit available

Packet cluster tune with TM-D700E version G2.0

Cross-band-repeater with TM-D700E

Carrying bracket supplied

Auto power off

Time-out-timer

External TerminalsMain Unit (front)

Microphone (8-pin modular)

Paddle (3.5mm dia.)

Key (3.5mm dia.)

RTTY data (6-pin mini din)

External speaker (3.5mm dia.)

Control panel (6-pin modular)

Linear amp remote (8-pin mini din)

RS-232C for pc or split operations (9-pin dsub)

Main Unit (rear)

ANT1

ANT2

DC1

DC2 (TS-480HX only)

External antenna tuner

Ground

Control Panel (side)

Main unit

Headphones (3.5mm dia.)

Optional Accessories

SO-3 : TCXO

YF-107C : 500Hz CW FI

YF-107CN : 270Hz CW narrow filter

YF-107SN : 1.8kHz SSB narrow filter

PG-4Z : Panel extension cable kit (4 metres)

PG-20 : DC cable (7 metres)

HS-6 : Headphone

LF-30A : Low-pass filter (for TS-480SAT)

MC-43S : Hand microphone (requires MJ-88)

MC-47 : Hand microphone (requires MJ-88)

MC-60A : Deluxe desktop microphone (requires MJ-88)

MJ-88 : Microphone connection cord

PS-53 : Heavy-duty power supply

SP-23 : External speaker

SP-50B : Mobile speaker

VGS-1 : Voice guide and & storage unit

ARCP-480 : Radio control program

ARHP-480 : Radio host program

Specifications

TS-480HX

TS-480SAT

GENERAL

Transmitter Frequency Range

160, 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10, 6m bands

Receiver Frequency Range

0.5 - 30MHz, 50 - 54MHz (VFO: Continuous 30kHz - 60MHz)

Mode

SSB (J3E), CW (A1A), FSK (F1B), FM (F3E), AM (A3E)

Power Requirements

DC1: 13.8V±15%
DC2: 13.8V±15%*1

DC13.8V±15%

Current Drain

Transmit

Standby

DC1: Less than 20.5A;

DC2: Less than 20.5A*2

Less than 1.5A

Less than 20.5A

Less than 1.5A

Operating Temperature

-20°C - +60°C

Frequency Stability

Main unit

With optional SO-3 attached

Within ±5ppm (-20°C - +60°C)

Within ±10ppm (-10°C - +50°C)

Within ±0.5ppm (-20°C - +60°C)

Within ±1.0ppm (-10°C - +50°C)

Antenna Impedance

50 Ω

Microphone Impedance

600 Ω

Grounding Method

Negative ground

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Main unit:

without / with projections

Panel:

without / with projections

179 x 61 x 258mm / 179 x 69.5 x 278mm

180 x 75 x 37mm / 183 x 78 x 68mm

Weight (approx.)

3.7kg (Main unit 3.2kg / Panel 0.5kg)

TRANSMITTER

RF Output Power

HF (AM)

50MHz (AM)

200W (50W)

100W (25W)

100W (25W)

100W (25W)

Modulation: SSB / FM / AM

Balanced / Phase / Low Power

Maximum Frequency Deviation:
Wide / Narrow

Less than ±5kHz / Less than ±2.5kHz

Spurious Radiation: HF / 50MHz

Less than -50dB / Less than -60dB

Carrier Suppression

More than 40dB (SSB)

Unwanted Sideband Suppression

More than 40dB (SSB)

Transmit Frequency Response

400 - 2600Hz (within -6dB)

XIT Variable Range

±9.99kHz

Antenna Tuner Matching Range
(1.9MHz - 50MHz)

-

16.7 - 150Ω

RECEIVER

Circuitry

SSB, CW, AM, FSK

FM

Double superheterodyne

Triple superheterodyne

Intermediate Frequency:
1st IF / 2nd IF / 3rd IF

73.095MHz / 10.695MHz / 455kHz (FM only)

Sensitivity

SSB / CW / FSK (S/N 10dB)

Less than 4μV (0.5 - 1.705MHz)

Less than 0.2μV (1.705 - 24.5MHz)

Less than 0.13μV (24.5 - 30MHz)

Less than 0.13μV (50 - 54MHz)

AM (S/N 10dB)

Less than 31.6μV (0.5 - 1.705MHz)

Less than 2μV (1.705 - 24.5MHz)

Less than 1.3μV (24.5 - 30MHz)

Less than 1.3μV (50 - 54MHz)

FM 12dB SINAD

Less than 0.22μV (28 - 30MHz)

Less than 0.22μV (50 - 54MHz)

Squelch Sensitivity

SSB /CW /FSK /AM

Less than 18μV (0.5 - 1.705MHz)

Less than 1.8μV (1.8 - 30MHz)

Less than 1.1μV (50 - 54MHz)

FM

Less than 0.2μV (28 - 30MHz)

Less than 0.2μV (50 - 54MHz)

Image Rejection Ratio

More than 70dB

IF Rejection Ratio

More than 70dB

Selectivity

SSB /CW /FSK

AM

FM

More than 2.4kHz (-6dB), Less than 4.4kHz (-60dB)

More than 5.0kHz (-6dB), Less than 40kHz (-60dB)

More than 12.0kHz (-6dB), Less than 25.0kHz (-50dB)

RIT Variable Range

±9.99kHz

Beat Elimination

More than 40dB (1kHz)

Audio Output Power

More than 2.0W (8 Ω, 10% distortion)

*1

Voltage differential between DC1 and DC2 is within 1V.

*2

Two power sources each of more than 20.5A or a single 41A source (20.5 + 20.5A) required.

These specifications are guaranteed for Amateur Bands only.
Kenwood follows a policy of continuous advancement in development.
For this reason, specifications may be changed without notice.